CAMBRIONIX PP15C User manual

User Manual
PP15C

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1.Table of Contents
1.Table of Contents 1
2.Your PP15C at a glance 2
3.Safety 3
3.1.Signal word panel 3
3.2.Safety alert symbol 4
3.3.Pictograms 4
3.4.Product modification 4
3.5.Power supply 5
3.6.Storage and Installation 6
4.Getting Started 7
4.1.What's Included 7
4.2.Connecting to the mains 7
4.3.Previous versions of Windows 7
4.4.Registration 7
4.5.Help and Support 7
5.Using your PP15C 8
5.1.Using without connecting to a host computer 8
5.2.Cleaning your PP15C 9
6.Product Specifications 10
6.1.Input Power 10
6.2.Output Power 10
6.3.Physical specifications 10
6.4.Power Supply Specifications 11
7.Compliance and Standards 12

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2.Your PP15C at a glance
The PP15C has been designed primarily for desktop use, being highly compact and quiet. It
provides 10W of charging power to each of its 15 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports, allowing mobile
devices to be charged quickly, safely and reliably. All ports can be controlled using Cambrionix
software to allow charging and/or data transfer while monitoring important port and device
information.
The PP15C can charge attached USB devices without using a local computer and our intelligent
charging algorithm allows almost any device to be charged at its optimum rate (up to 2.1A). The
firmware can be up-dated to allow new charging profiles to be added, ensuring the PP15C can
charge the latest devices. It is ready to charge out-of-the-box and to sync devices when
attached to a host computer.

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3.Safety
This user manual is for informational purposes only, it contains information for start-up and
operation of this product. Note: the contents and the product described are subject to change
without notice. To avoid injuries and damage observe the safety instructions of the user
manual.
Understanding and observing the instructions in this user manual are prerequisites for
hazard-free use and safety during operation. This user manual cannot cover all conceivable
applications. If you would like additional information or if problems arise that are not
sufficiently addressed in this manual please ask your distributor or contact us directly using the
means preferred which are located on the back cover of this manual.
Personal Injury and Damage to the product
lObserve the safety instructions in this user manual
3.1.Signal word panel
Depending on the probability of serious consequences, potential dangers are identified with a
signal word, the corresponding safety colour, and if appropriate, the safety alert symbol.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or
minor (reversible) injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the
product and/ or its functions or of a property in its proximity.

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3.2.Safety alert symbol
Use of the safety alert symbol indicates a risk of injury.
Observe all measures that are marked with the safety alert symbol in order to
avoid injury
3.3.Pictograms
Warning Signs
Electrical hazard Fire Hazard
Mandatory action signs
Read operating instructions Mandatory regulation
3.4.Product modification
Cambrionix products are designed and manufactured to meet the requirements of UK and
International safety regulations. Modifications to the product could affect safety and render the
product non-compliant to relevant safety standards, which could result in injury or damage to
the product.
Electric shock or personal injury may occur
lDo not modify the product in any way
lDo not dismantle the product

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Fire or personal injury may occur
lDo not obstruct air vents on the product
lDo not cover the product in combustible material
Damage to your product may occur
lDo not bend or compress any part of the product
3.5.Power supply
This section describes safety precautions you must follow when using the power supply.
Electric shock or personal injury may occur
lDo not use a damaged power cord or plug, or a loose power socket
lDo not touch the power plug with wet hands
lDo not allow liquids to come into contact with the unit or power supply
Damage to your product may occur
lDo not short circuit the Power Supply Unit (PSU) supplied with your
product
lDo not disconnect the power cord while the product is being used
lDo not bend or pull the power cord with excessive force

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3.6.Storage and Installation
This section describes safety precautions you must follow when installing and storing your
PP15C.
Electric shock or personal injury may occur
lDo not place the power cord near heat sources
lConnect the plug to an earthed socket
Damage to your Cambrionix product may occur
lOperate the product only in an environment where the ambient
temperature is inside the operating temperature range
lOperate the product only in an environment where the relative humidity is
inside the operating range
lBe careful not to leave the power cord underneath a heavy object
Overheated power sockets may cause a fire
lDo not overload the power socket that your hub is connected to
lInsert the power plug all the way into the socket so that it is not loose

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4.Getting Started
4.1.What's Included
l2m Mains power cable (Country specified on order)
l0.8m USB 2.0 Type-A Updater Cable
lPP15C Hub
lPower Supply Unit
4.2.Connecting to the mains
Connect the Power Supply Unit (PSU) to the hub using the 4-pin DIN plug. Connect the power
cable to the PSU. Making sure you adhere to local safety regulations, connect the power cable
to the 100 – 250 VAC mains power outlet and switch the hub on using the small power switch
located adjacent to the power input connector on the hub. When the device is switched on, a
red LED will be illuminated. The hub is now ready to charge attached devices.
4.3.Previous versions of Windows
If you are using a version of Microsoft Windows™ Windows prior to Windows 10 you will need
to install
Cambrionix CDC drivers for enabling the full functionality of the hub. To install the drivers
please detach the hub from the PC before executing the downloaded installer. The installer will
prompt you for permission to install drivers signed by Cambrionix, please agree to this.
Once the installer has completed the installation of the drivers you may attach your hub.
Download the file at: https://www.cambrionix.com/software-archive
4.4.Registration
You may register your product at www.cambrionix.com to download LiveViewer and our API.
4.5.Help and Support
FAQs and help can be found on the Help page here
lwww.cambrionix.com/help_pages/help.
You can raise a support ticket for more in depth support here
lwww.cambrionix.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portals
You can also download any of our manuals and keep up to date at the link here
lwww.cambrionix.com/product-user-guides

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5.Using your PP15C
5.1.Using without connecting to a host computer
When the Hub is switched on and is not connected to a local host computer it is
automatically configured to charge devices using its intelligent charging algorithm. Simply
connect the devices to be charged to any of the available ports (not the Host Port) using
USB - compliant cables.
Once the devices are connected, the algorithm will detect the highest charge rate allowable for
each attached device. Charging at the optimum rate (up to 2.1A) specified by the manufacturer
will commence once profiling is complete. Depending on the state of charge of the device
attached, this may take tens of seconds.

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5.2.Cleaning your PP15C
Cleaning the product is generally not required, although in some instances it may be necessary
if excess dirt/ dust/ hair has accumulated, or if minor liquid spillages have occurred on the
module during operation or storage.
Electric shock or personal injury may occur
lIf there is a dirt/ spillage over a ventilation slot, external data/ power
connector or product aperture, please remove power from the unit without
touching the liquid and contact Cambrionix immediately
lEnsure that the product is switched off and the power cord is removed from the product.
Hold the power cable by the plug and do not touch either the plug or the power cord
with wet or damp hands as an electrical shock may result
lWipe the product with a clean, dry and soft cloth. Do not use detergents which contain
alcohol, solvent or surface-active agents. Do not spray water or detergent directly onto
the product
lWet a soft and dry cloth in water and wring thoroughly to clean the product as required
lDry the product thoroughly once the cleaning has finished
lReconnect the power cord and use your product as advised once cleaning and drying is
complete

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6.Product Specifications
6.1.Input Power
Input Voltage 12Vdc
Input Current 15A
Input Connection 4-pin DIN
6.2.Output Power
Output Voltage 5.0V +/-5%
Output Current (Max per Port) 2.1A
Output Power (Max per Port) 10W
Output Power (Total) 163.8W
6.3.Physical specifications
Input Connectors USB 2.0 Type-A
Output Connectors 15 x USB 2.0 Type-A
Maximum Data Speed
Ambient Operating Temperature range 0 - 35 °C
Relative humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Dimensions 198.4 x 73 x 40mm
Weight 1.6kg

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6.4.Power Supply Specifications
Input Voltage 100-240VAC
Input Current (Typical) 4A @ 115VAC
2A @ 230VAC
Input Frequency 50-60Hz
Input Connector C14
Output Voltage 12V
Output Current 15A
Output Power (Max) 180W
Output Connector 4-pin DIN

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7.Compliance and Standards
lCB Certificate
lCETested and marked
lFCC Part 15 Tested and marked
lComplies with EN60950 safety requirements for IT equipment
lHoused within a UL94-VO specification fire enclosure
lRoHS Compliant
lIndependently safety tested by the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) under file #E346549

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Use of Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, and other Protected Names and Symbols
This manual may make reference to trademarks, registered trademarks, and other protected
names and /or symbols of third-party companies not related in any way to Cambrionix. Where
they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an
endorsement of a product or service by Cambrionix, or an endorsement of the product(s) to
which this manual applies by the third-party company in question.
Cambrionix hereby acknowledges that all trademarks, registered trademarks, service marks,
and other protected names and /or symbols contained in this manual and related documents
are the property of their respective holders
"Android™ is a trademark of Google LLC"
"Chromebook™ is a trademark of Google LLC."
"iOS™ is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the US and other countries and is
used under license."
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“Microsoft™ and Microsoft Windows™ are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.”

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